Alrdige state high school

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  Complete an 800 word essay.
  
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  Discuss in depth the art genre known as ‘Still Life’, and in particular the artist Juan Sanchez Cotan. Describe and analyse one of his artworks, and justify why it belongs to the Still Life genre.
  
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  Your essay must be follow the outline specified below.
  
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  Ensure your essay has three quotes that are correctly referenced, a bibliography and a copy of the artwork discussed labelled with the artists name, title of the work, date, size and media.
  

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  ‘General introductory comment on Still Life’:
  
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    This section requires a general statement about Still life to introduce to the reader of your essay that the essay is about the values of Still Life paintings.
    
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    Sample comments could be:
    
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      Still life painting has been an important part of society since the 16^th century until the present.
      
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      From symbols of morality to the idealised forms of the Renaissance, sculpture has continuously evolved. The nineteenth century saw great changes in the form and purpose of Still Life objects.
      
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      ‘Still Life’ painting reflects social ideals depicting morality, status, culture and/ or travel.
      
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      The development of Modernism led to the creation of contemporary still life paintings that challenged the notion of what art is.
      

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Influences on the ‘Still Life’ Period, and how/why they were an influence:

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Artists Name: Juan Sanchez Cotan
Born: ______________________________________ Died: __________________________________________
Country born in: ________________________________ Country worked in: ______________________________
Art movement the artist was linked to: Juan Sanchez Cotan

Juan Sanchez Cotan general views on art and how he approached his work: ____________________________________
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Style and/or characteristics of Juan Sanchez Cotan work in general:___________________________________________

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Artist Name: Juan Sanchez Cotan

Artwork Title: ________________________________________________________________________________

Media: ______________________________________________________________________________________

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  Describe the actual painting:
  
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    E.g. What you see when you look at it
    
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    Sample answers:
    
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      The painting titled “Black Moon” is a realistic work which depicts a tall slender man walking along a dirt road. The background shows a number of mountains and a small settlement.
      
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      The painting titled ‘Reclining’ is a large contemporary oil painting of an elderly man leaning against a post.
      

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Explain the context of the artwork:

In other words:

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  Why is the artwork ‘Still Life’?
  
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  Find a QUOTE from your research notes that clearly explains why this artwork is ‘Still Life’.
  

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In other words:

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  Describe in detail the relevant elements, principles and symbolism used in the artwork and how each one helps to make the artist’s work minimal in style.
  
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    E.g.
    
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      Symbolism and imagery or lack of symbolism/ imagery
      
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      Elements (line, tone, colour, shape, form, texture)
      
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      Principles (focal point, space, variety, balance, unity, rhythm)
      
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      Media
      
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      Methods used to create the artwork
      
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      Display of the artwork
      

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Summary of the key points in the essay:

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  Your conclusion is a chance to write the main points that were discussed throughout your essay. Do not include new information in your conclusion.
  
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  Your ‘Concluding statement’ should be a general statement such as the following:
  
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    Sample statements could be:
    
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      ‘Still Life’ Art broadened what artists, and the general public, understood to the art and paved the way for Post-Modern works.
      
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      ‘Still Life’ created new sculptural works that highlighted the beauty of pure, simple forms.
      
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      Still Life work ‘demanded attention due to the purity of the art elements and the materials from which they were made, which had a physical power and presence and beauty in their own right (Stockley, 2000, p.215).